Episodes

  • The Truth About Distribution

    The Truth About Distribution
    Mar 6 2024
    Distribution Advocates Presents takes a hard look at the current system of distribution, and what can happen to filmmakers when a distribution company fails. In conversation with an independent distributor, this episode also considers the larger corporate forces currently dictating and limiting the range of distribution for both distributors and filmmakers, and thus ultimately audiences. This episode features conversations with Orly Ravid, Kim Laureen, Pat Murphy, Efuru Flowers and Matt Stoller.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    45 mins
  • The Truth About Exhibition

    The Truth About Exhibition
    Feb 21 2024
    Host Avril Speaks has a variety of conversations that explore new frameworks for exhibition by bringing the focus back to the basics: reaching audiences. By examining the direct connection with audiences, filmmakers are recentering exhibition as the primary focus of filmmaking. This episode features conversations with Alece Oxendine, Barbara Twist, Matt Stoller, Kaila Hier, Abby Sun, Efuru Flowers, Carlos Gutiérrez and Jemma Desai.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    45 mins
  • The Truth About Film School

    The Truth About Film School
    Feb 14 2024
    Why is distribution almost completely absent from many film school curriculums? Host Avril Speaks delves into this discrepancy and looks at the real-world consequences for filmmakers. This episode features conversations with Jameka Autry, Barbara Twist, Alece Oxendine and Pat Murphy.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    28 mins
  • The Truth About Film Festivals

    The Truth About Film Festivals
    Feb 7 2024
    On this episode of Distribution Advocates Presents we examine the functions of the film festival system and interrogate whether its promises reign true. Are film festivals still havens of discovery, dealmaking, and connection for filmmakers? This episode features conversations with Kaila Hier, Amy Hobby, Jemma Desai and Abby Sun.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    43 mins
  • The Truth About Awards

    The Truth About Awards
    Jan 31 2024
    Filmmakers successful in running an awards season campaign tell their story and unveil underlying capital systems dominating the awards landscape on this episode of Distribution Advocates Presents. Are these campaigns worth the hype? Are they right for your film? This episode features conversations with Matt Stoller, Abby Sun, Rintu Thomas, Sushmit Ghosh and Kaila Hier.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • The Truth About Sales Agents

    The Truth About Sales Agents
    Jan 31 2024
    What exactly do sales agents do, and why do they matter? Host Avril Speaks and her guests demystify the role of sales agents, and explore one filmmaker's journey in finding distribution without one. This episode features conversations with Pat Murphy, Orly Ravid, Alece Oxendine, Set Hernandez, Abby Sun, Efuru Flowers and Kaila Hier.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    41 mins
  • Distribution Advocates Presents...Trailer

    Distribution Advocates Presents...Trailer
    Jan 16 2024
    Distribution Advocates Presents demystifies the world of independent film distribution with honest insider stories. How can we better understand what’s happening to the ecosystem and start to create more equitable distribution systems moving forward? Hosted by Avril Speaks, filmmaker and co-founder of Distribution Advocates, this series of conversations examines concerning practices in the industry and explores innovative and sustainable solutions.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    3 mins